Victoria Beckham hit out at critics who claimed her marriage to David "wouldn't last" as they celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary

In a post on Instagram, the Spice Girls star shared a picture of the couple laughing together and wrote: "They say he isn't funny, they say I never smile, they said it wouldn't last! Today we celebrate 23 years being married. David you are my everything, I love you so much!!!!"

She also shared a post from David which included a sweet throwback of the couple with the words: "23 years today."

David shared an extra snap which showed the couple in matching purple outfits which they wore at their wedding - and joked: "I mean come on ... purple and so serious."

The former footballer continued the jokes by adding a clip of the couple being interviewed by Ali G for a Comic Relief sketch back in 2001.

During the skit, Sacha Baron Cohen's comedy character asked David if he was "into the Spice Girls" and the star replied: "No but I was into Posh."

David referred to the remark in his caption, writing: No but I was into Posh ... 23 years ago today Posh became Mrs Beckham , but she will

always be Posh ... Happy Anniversary WOW 23 years 4 beautiful

kiddies."

He then signed off with love from all four of their children, adding: "I love you, we all love you @victoriabeckham @brooklynpeltzbeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham #HarperSeven."

Romeo added to the love, writing on his Story: "Happy anniversary to the best parents in the world I love you so much"

Cruz wrote on his: "Happy anniversary @victoriabeckham @davidbeckham love you guys[two red heart emojis]"